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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1747 \ , - RESOLUTION NO. 1747 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,. CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-06 AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2006-08 FOR A FIFTY-FOOT (50') TALL MONOPOLE ANTENNA STRUCTURE CAMOUFLAGED AS A TREE AT 5630 PECK ROAD. -' WHEREAS, on July II, 2006, a conditional use permit application was filed by OmnipQint Communications, Inc., fora fifty-foot (50') tall monopole antenna structure camouflaged as a tree (Development Services . Department Case No. CUP 2006-06 and ADR 2006-08) at property commonly known as 5630 Peck Road; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on July II, 2006, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence. NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. That the factual data submitted by the r'", Development Services Department in the attached report is true and correct. t) "",", \ . . . " \ " SECTION 2. This Commission finds: I. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity because the initial study did not disclose any substantial adverse effects to the area affected by the proposed proj ect. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is a proper one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. 3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use. All yards, spaces, walls, fences, loading, landscaping and other features including the shared parking with the neighboring business, are adequate to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. The proposed project complies with all related zoning 'requirements as set forth in the Arcadia Municipal Code. 4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. 2 1747 ., . 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan because the land use and current zoning.are consistent with the General Plan. 6. That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment, and that based upon the record as a whole there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission grants Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2006-06 and Architectural Design . Review No. ADR 2006-08, for a fifty-foot (50') tall monopole antenna structure camouflaged as a tree at 5630 Peck Road, upon the following conditions: I. The concrete masonry wall around the proposed trash enclosure shall be painted to match the color of the adjoining buildings found on the subject site. . 2. All City code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy, and safety shall be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services, Public Works Services, Development Services, and the Fire Department. 3 1747 . 3. The proposed wireless communications facility including its colors and materials shall be maintained in a manner that is consistent with the plans and materials submitted and approved for CUP 2006-06 and ADR 2006-08. 4. Noncompliance with the plans, proVISIOns and conditions of approval for CUP 2006-06 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals. 5. Approval of CUP 2006-06 and ADR 2006-08 shall not take effect until the property owner(s), and applicants have executed and filed the . Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. 6. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City' of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which . action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code 4 1747 t Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and/or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. SECTION 4. The decision, findings and conditions contained in this Resolution reflect the Commission's action of July 11, 2006, by the following votes: . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Beranek, Hsu, Olson None Commissioners Baderian, Lucas SECTION 5. The Secretary shaH certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. . I HEREBY CERTIFY that the forgoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the July II, 2006, by the following votes: 5 1747 . AYES: Commissioners Beranek, Hsu, Olson NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Baderian, Lucas Wf. (f5) Chairman, Planning Commission City of Arcadia ATTEST: ...-- r Secretary, Planning Commission ;;r:-/~ City of Arcadia . APPROVED AS TO FORM: . ~P./~ Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney ~ 6 1747 I '. .. . STAFF REPORT July 11, 2006 Development Services Department TO: Arcadia Planning Commission FROM: Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator By: Andrew A. Gonzales, Assistant Planner SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit No. 06-06 & Architectural Design Review No. 06-08 SUMMARY The Conditional Use Permit application "'{as submitted by Avila Inc., representing Omnipoint Communications Inc., to construct a wireless communica~ions facility consisting of twelve (12) antennas and four (4) indoor equipment cabinets. The antennas will be installed on a 50'-0" high monopole antenna camouflaged as a palm tree at 5630 Peck Road. The Development.Services Department is recommending approval of CUP 06-06 a!ld ADR 06-08 SUbject to the conditions set forth in the staff report and adoption of Resolution 1747 granting Conditional Use Permit No. 06-06 for a 50'-0" high unmanned wireless communications facility at 5630 Peck Road. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: LOCATION: REQUESTS: Avila Inc. (representing Omnipoint Communications Inc., a subsidiary ofT-Mobile, USA, Inc.) 5630 Peck Road A Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Design Review for an unmanned wireless communications facility with a 50'-0" monopole antenna camouflaged as a palm tree (monopalm). CUP 06-06 & ADR06-08 July 11, 2006 Page 1 . . . 285.3 sq.ft. for the monopalm - the entire site contains approximately 4 acres. FRONTAGE: 160 feet on Peck Road SITE AREA: EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: The site is developed with a 154,000 sq.ft. storage facility (Storamerica); zoned M-1 & D. SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING DE~IGNATIONS: Property to the north is in the City of Irwindale and is developed with the Foothill Transit facility and properties to the east, west, and south are developed with industrial uses, zoned M-1 & D. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: The subject site is designated as Industrial. BACKGROUND On November 13, 2001 the Arcadia Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 1664 to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2001-27 for a similar communications facility located approximately 139 feet from the proposed monopalm antenna at the subject site. The approval was based on the finding that the proposal met all the prerequisite conditions for a CUP and the design was in conformance with the architectural design guidelines. The monopalm antenna is 45'-0" high with equipment cabinets placed within one of the storage units. PROPOSAL Communication equipment facilities are permitted in any zone with a Conditional Use Permit (A.M.C. Sec. 9275.1.11). The proposed location is 285.3 sq.ft. in area located between a proposed trash enclosure and a storage building along the easterly property line adjacent to 11261 Clark Street. The proposed antennas will be mounted on a 50' -0" high monopalm. The equipment cabinets will be placed within an adjoining building. The application is also requesting a height modification of 50'-0" in lieu of the 35'- 0" maximum aUowedin the M-1 zone. The additional height is requested to provide the best level of service, and to create greater realism as a palm tree by CUP 06-06 & ADR 06-08 July 11, 2006 Page 2 . . . projecting the palm fronds 5'-0" above the 45'-0" high monopole antenna structure. ANALYSIS Uses such as this wireless communications equipment facility are permitted in any zone with an approved Conditional Use Permit (AMC Sec. 9275.1.11). The 50'-0" high monopalm will not decrease the number of parking spaces for the use of the site. Based upon the applicant's proposal, it is staff's opinion that the proposed monopalm installation will be a compatible use upon the site. Architectural Desian Review Concurrent with the consideration of the Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission may approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the applicant's architectural design concept plans. The 50'-0" tall monopole antenna structure is proposed to be camouflaged as a palm tree. also referred to as a monopalm. Staff explored other options for camouflaging the antennas, such as a roof mounted antenna, but the height of the existing buildings .on-site are too low for the antennas to provide an adequate signal quality. It is the opinion of staff that due to the existing mono palm in the area and sparsely landscaped environment, in addition to the developmental constraints of the proposed location, the monopalm is the most desirable alternative for the project site. Staff finds the proposed architectural design concept to be in compliance with the City's Architectural Design Review Regulations. Code Reauirements The proposed project is required to comply with aU Code requirements and policies as determined to be necessary by the Building Official, Fire Marshall, City Engineer, Community Development Administrator, and Public Works Services Director, and are to be determined by having fully detailed construction plans submitted for plan check reView and approval. CEQA Pursuant to the provIsions of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act, the Development Services Department has prepared an Initial Study for the proposed project. Said Initial Study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient ., CUP 06-06 & ADR 06-08 July 11 , 2006 Page 3 . . . noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. FINDINGS Section 9275.1.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Conditional Use Permit to be granted, it must be found that all of the following prerequisite conditions can be satisfied: 1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. 3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping, and other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. 4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 2006-06 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 2006-08, subject to the following conditions: 1. The concrete masonry wall around the proposed trash enclosure shall be painted to match the color of the adjoining buildings found on the subject site. 2. All City code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy, and safety shall be complied with the satisfaction of Building Services, Public Works Services, Development Services, and the Fire Department. . CUP 06,06 & ADR 06-08 July 11, 2006 Page 4 . . . 3. The proposed wireless communications facility including its colors and materials shall be maintained in a manner that is consistent with the plans and materials submitted and approved for CUP 2006-06 and ADR 2006- 08. 4. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 2006-06 and ADR 2006-08 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals. 5. Approval of CUP 2006-06 and ADR 2006-08 shall not take effect until the property owner(s), and applicants have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. 6. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim,action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside,. void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Govemment Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and/or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ADDroval The Planning Commission should move to adopt the Negative Declaration and approve Architectural Design Review No. ADR 2006-08 and Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2006-06 by adopting Resolution 1747: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California granting Conditional Use Permit No. 06-06 for a 50'-0 unmanned wireless communication facility at 5630 Peck Road. CUP 06-06 & ADR 06-08 July 11, 2006 Page 5 . . . Denial If the Planning Commission intends to deny this Conditional Use Permit application, the Commission should state the specific reasons for denial and direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolution incorporating the Commission's decision and specific findings. If any Planning Commissioner. or other interested party has any questions or comments regarding this matter prior to the July 11th public hearing, please contact Andrew A. Gonzales at (626) 574-5444. Approved by: Jason Krucke rg Community Development Attachments: Aerial Photo with Zoning Information Vicinity Map Applicant's plans and narrative Floor and Site plans Environmental Documents CUP 06-06 & ADR 06-08 July 11, 2006 Page 6 ~ N o 100 2DI1 Feel Cl 5630 Peck Rd o Arcadia I M.t I Zone ~ ~ 5630 Peck Road CUP 06-06 ADR 06-08 Development Services Department Engineering Division 1r&pmed by: R,S.GonzeIoz. June 2006 II ~ N 100 0 ~ 100 200 Feet . C4~ 'k' oS]' (11B<Sj 1ts 5630 Peck Road CUP 06-06 ADR 06-08 Development Services Department Engjitaering Division Prepared by. R.S.GonzaIez. Ju". 2006 . . . AVILA INC. 6254 AvUa Road VUCC3 Valley, CA 92284 TELEPHONE; 760 228-1556 . FAX:"760 2:z8..1558 TRANSMITTAL SHEET TO: Andrew Gonzales COMPANY: City of Arcadia FAX NUMBER: 626-447-9173 FROM: Joseph Spieler DATE: June 26, 2006 TOTAL NO. OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER: 1 PHONE NUMBER: PROJECT: CUP 2006-06 -T-Mobile IE24752 StorAmerica o URGENT 0 FOR REVIEW 0 PLEASE COMMENT 0 PLEASE REPLY 0 PLEASE TAKE ACTION NOTES/COMMENTS: Dear Andrew, The existing buildings in the immediate area of the proposed T-Mobile IE24752 StorAmerica site, at 5630 Peck Road, are not of sufficient height to provide the desired wireless coverage objective, and therefore a rooftop option was not found which could meet the required objectives. Thus, T -Mobile is requesting approval of the CUP 2006-06, for a stand alone MonoPalm, to match an existing MonoPalm on the property, to be able to meet the required radio coverage quality objective for the area. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on my mobile at (805) 689- 6259. J e oJ Manager la Inc. Contractor for T -Mobile .. 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Project Address (Location) 5630 Peck Road 3. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Telephone Number: Avila Inc., representirig OmnipointCommunications. Inc. 6254 Avila Road Yucca Valley, CA 92284 4. Lead Agency Name & Address: City of Arcadia - Development Services Department Community Development Division - Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive Post Office Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066.6021 5. Lead Agency Contact Person & Telephone Number: Andrew Gonzales, Assistant Planner (626) 574.5444 6. General Plan Designation: Industrial 7. Zoning Classification: M-1- Planning Industrial District 8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to later phases of the project and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary Its implementation, Attach additional sheets if necessary.) A Conditional Use Permit to construct a wireless communications facility consisting of 12 antennas and 4 indoor equipment cabinets with a 50-foot high monopalm antenna at 5630 Peck Road. CEQA Env. Checklist Part 1 -1- 07/06 . . . File No. CUP 06-06 (Briefly describe the project's 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: surroundings.) The surrounding properties are developed with industrial buildings and are zoned M-t & D. 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): The City Building Services, Engineering Division, Fire Marshall, Public Works Services, and Waster ,Services will review the construction plans for the tenant improvements for compliance with all applicable construction and safety codes and will oversee construction and installation of any necessary infrastructure or improvements on-site and/or within and along the public right-of-way. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. [ ] Aesthetics [ ] Biological Resources [ ] Geology/Soils [ ] Hydrology/Water Quality [ ] Mineral Resources [ ] Population & Housing [ ] Recreation [ ] Utilities and Service Systems [ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance [ ] Air Quality [] Cultural Resources [ ] Hazards & HazardousMaterials [ ] Land Use & Planning [ ] Noise [ ] Public Services [ ] Transportation / Circulation DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: [X] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [ ] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the CECA Env. CheckllstPart 1 -2- 07/06 .. - j File No. CUP 06-06 mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [J I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, but that at least one effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards and has been addressed by mitigation measures based on that earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, and if any remaining effect is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated," an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it only needs to analyze the effects that have not yet been addressed. [J I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect' on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects have been analyzed adequately in an earlier Environmental Impact Report pursuant to applicable standards and have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR. including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Signature Date Printed Name For EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1. A brief explanation is required fqr all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency c~es in the parentheses following each question, A "No Impact" answer is adequateiy supported if-the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects such as the one inVOlved (e.g., the project is not within a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project,specific screening analysis). 2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on'site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction related as well as operational impacts. 3. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more, "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an Environmental Impact Report. is required. CECA Env. Checklist Part 1 -3- 07/06 . . . File No, CUP 06-06 4. "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the Incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section 17 "Earlier Analyses" may be cross-referenced), 5, Earlier analyses may,beused where, pursuant to the tiering, program Environmentallm.pact Report, or other CEOA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration {Section 15063(c)(3)(D)}: Earlier analyses are discussed in Section 17 at the end of the checklist. a) Earlier Analyses Used: Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures that were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the.extent to which they address site-specificcondilions for the project. 6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist, references to information sources for potential Impacts (e,g" general plans, zoning ordinances), Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the paga or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7. Supporting Information Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8. The explanation of each Issue should Identify: a) The significance criterla or threshold, if any, used to.evaluate each question; and b) The mitigation measure identified, If any, to reduce the impact to less than significant. CECA Env. Checklist Part 1 -4- 07/06 File No.: CUP 06-06 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than . Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation 1. AESTHETICS- Would the project a) Have a substantial adverse effect on.ascenic vista? 0 0 0 ~ b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited 0 0 0 ~ to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? . . c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? o o ~ o d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? o o ~ o The proposed antenna and equipment installation is in a fully developed 'industrial area and will not have any of the above impacts. ... AGRICULTURE RESOURCES - In determining whether impacts to agric;ulture resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland) to non-agricultural use? (The Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program in the California Resources Agency to non-agricultural use? ~ o o o b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? o o ~ o c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use? o o ~ o The proposed antenna and equipment installation is in a fully developed industrial area and will not have any of the above Impacts. 3. AIR QUALITY - Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following CEOA Checklist 4 . . . determinations. Would the project: a) Confiict with or obstruct Implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result In a cumulatively considerable net increase. of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an appllcabie federal or state ambient air qualltystendard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantilative thresholds for ozone precursors)? e) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? f) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? Potentially Signlncanl impact o o o o o File No.: CUP 06-06 Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o o o o Less Than Significant Impact o o o o o No Impact ~ 12?1 ~ ~ ~ The proposed antenna and equipment Installation Is In a fully developed industrial area and wl/l not have any of the above Impacts. 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse impact, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive. or special status species in local or regional plans, policies. or regulations, or by the Califomia Department of Fish and Game or U.S, Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse impact on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans. policies. and regulations or by the Callfomia Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally.protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool. coastal, etc,) through direct removal. filling, hydrological interruption or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established resident or migratory wildlife corridors. or impede the use of wildlife nursery o o o o o o o o o o o o ~ ~ ~ fg) CEOA Checklist 5 File No,: CUP 06.06 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than . Significant With Significant No impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorpora"on sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological 0 0 0 ~ resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation 0 0 0 ~ Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, or other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation plan? The proposed antenna and equipment installat/on is in a fully developed Industrial area and will not have any of the above impacts. 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a 0 0 0 ~ historical resource as defined in !}15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an 0 0 0 ~ archaeological resource pursuant to !}15064.5? . c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or 0 0 0 ~ site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, Including those interred outside of 0 0 0 ~ fonnal cemeteries? The proposed antenna and equipment Installation is in a fully developed Industrial area and will not have any of the above Impacts. 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse 0 0 0 ~ effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the 0 0 0 ~ most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based oh other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. i1) Strong seismic ground shaking? 0 0 0 ~ . CEOAChecklist 6 . . . iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? v) Landslides? b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soli that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off.site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code .(1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the.disposal of waste water? Potentially Significant Impact o o o o o o Less Than Significant With MiUgaUon Incorporation o o o o o o File No.:'CUP 06-06 Less Than Slgnlflcant Impact o o o o o o No Impact 181 181 181 181 IZI 181 While this entire region Is subject to the effects of seismic activity, the subject location has not been determined to be especially susceptible to any of the above geological or soli problems. The site is ess(mtially flat land, and is not within an area subject to subsidence or expansion of soils. The proposed antenna and equipment installation will not necessitate extensive excavation, grading or filling. No unique geologic or physical features have been identified at the site. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated. 7. VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emiSSions or handle hazardous or acutely. hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? o o o o o o o o o 181 181 181 CEOA Checklist 7 . . . d) Be located on a site which Is Included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would It create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within !W.O miles of a public airport or public use airport, would t~e project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working In the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of' a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? 9) Impair implementation of or physically Interfere wtth an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, Injury or death involving wild land fires, Including where wild lands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wild lands? Potentially Significant Impact o o o o o File No.: CUP 06-06 Less Than Significant With Mlti'gatlon Incorporation o o o o o Less Than Significant Impact o o o o o No Impact ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The proposed antenna and equipment Installation does not Involve hazardous substances, nor will It create or expose people to health hazards. The proposal will be .In compliance with emergency access and fire safety regulations. As such, no adverse Impacts are anticipated. 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially wtth groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (i.e., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, inciuding through the alteration of the course of a stream or river. in a manner which would result in substantial erosion, or siltretlon on or off-site? o o o o o o o o o ~ ~ ~ cEQA Checklist 6 . . . d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area, as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100"year floodplain structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? I) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflow? k) Potential impact of project construction on storm water runoff? I) Potential impact of project post-construction activity on storm water runoff? m Potential for discharge of storm water from areas from material storage, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage, delivery areas or loading docks, or other outdoor work areas? n) Potential for discharge of storm water to .cause significant harm on the biological integrity of the waterways and water bodies? PolenUally Significant Impact o o o o o o o o o o o File No.: CUP 06-06 Less Than Significant With MitlgaUon Incorporation o o o o o o o .0 o o o Less Than Significant Impact o o o o o o o o o o o No Impact l'8I l'8I l'8I l'8I IZI l'8I l'8I l'8I l'8I IZI l'8I CEOA Checklist 9 File No.: CUP 06.06 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than . Significant With Significant No impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation 0) Potential for discharge of storm water to impair the beneficial D D D I2SI uses of the receiving waters or areas that provide water quality banefit? p) Potential for significant ch,anges In the flow velocity or volume of D D D I2SI storm water runoff that can use environmental harm? q) Potential for significant' increases in erosion of the project site or D D D I2SI surrounding areas? The proposed antenna and equipment Instal/atlon Is In a fully developed Industrial area. The' proposed use will be subject to an Industrial Wastewater dIscharge PermIt so as not to violate Regional Water Quality Control Board water quality standards or waster discharge requirements. The proposal will not alter absorption rates, drainage patterns, surface runoff; surface water conditions, or ground water conditions. The site is within the Eaton Wash Dam Inundation Area, but will not expose poople to any additional or Increased hazard levels. The project will not have any of the above impacts. 9, LAND USE AND PLANNING,. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? D D D I2SI . b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of D D D I2SI an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for. the purpose of avoiding or mitigating 'an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural D D D I8J community conservation plan? The proposed antenna and equipment Installation is in a fully developed Industrial area and will IIot have any of the above impacts. 10. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that D D D I8J would be of value to the region and the residents of ,the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral D D D I8J resource recovery'slte delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? The proposed antenna and equipment installation is in a fully developed industrial area and will not heve any of the above impacts. . CEQA ,Checklist 10 . . . 11. NOISE - Would the project result In: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels In excess of standards established In the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbome vibration or groundborne noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase In ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above "evels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located Within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessiVe noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Potentially Significant Impact o o o o o o File No.: CUP 06-06 Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o o .0 o o Less Than Significant impact o o o o o o No Impact [8J [8J [8J [8J [8J [8J The proposed antenna and equipment installation is in a fully developed industrial area and will not have any of the above impacts. 12. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial popUlation growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or Indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? o o o o o o o o o [8J [8J [8J CEQA Checklist 11 . . . File No.: CUP 06-06 Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Slgnlflcant With Mitigation Incorporation No Impact Less Than Significant Impact The proposed antenna and equipment Installation is a fully developed Industrial area and will not have any of the above impacts. 13. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the project: a) Result in substantial adverse physical Impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? 0 0 0 [gJ Police protection? 0 0 0 [gJ Schools? 0 0 0 [gJ Parks? 0 0 0 [gJ Other public facilities? 0 0 0 [gJ The proposed antenna and equipment Installation is In a fully developed Industrial area and will not have any of the above impacts. 14. RECREATION - Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facili1ies such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? o [gJ o o b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which have an adverse physical effect on the environment? o [gJ o o The proposed antenna and equipment installation is in a fully developed industrial area and will not have any of the above impacts. 15. TRANSPORTATlONrrRAFFIC - Would the project: a) Cause an increase in trafflc which is substantial in relation 10 the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (Le., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips. the volume to capaCity ratio on roads, or congestion at Intersections)? o [gJ o o b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service o o [gJ CEQA Checklist 12 o . . . standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads'or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic pattems, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feat,ure (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g" farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? g) Connict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting alternativetransportaiion (e.g.. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? Potentially Significant Impact o o o o o File No,;,CUP 06-06 Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o o o o Less Than Signlficiml impact o o o o o No Impact ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The proposed antenna and equipment installation is in 8 fully developed Industrial area and will not have any of the above Impacts. The existing parking spaces will not be altered and the proposal would not Increase traffic. 16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional WaterQualityControl Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new' water or wastewater treatment facilities or' expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the. construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? In making this determination, the City shall consider whether the project is subject to the water supply assessment requirements of Water Code Section 10910, et seq. (SB 610), and the requirements of Govemment Code Section o o o o o o o o o o o ~ ~ ~ o ~ CECA Checklist 13 File No.: CUP 06-06 . CEOA Checklist 14 . . . File No.: CUP 2006-06 CITY OF ARCADIA 240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT NEGATIVE DECLARATION' A. Name, If any, and a brief description of the project: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 2006"06 to construct a wireless communications facility consiting of 12 antenna and 4 indoor equipment cabinents with a 50-foot high monopa/m antenna at 5630 Peck Road. B. Location of Project: 5630 Peck Road In the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles C. Name of Applicant, Sponsor or Person Undertaking Project: A, ....LB. Other (Private) (1) Name (2) Address Avila/nc. 6254cAvila Road. Yucca Va/lev, CA 92284 The Planning Commission 0 City Council 0, having reviewed the Initial Study of this proposed project and having reviewed the written comments received prior to the public meeting of the Planning Commission/City Council, including the recommendailon of the City's staff, does hereby find and declare that the proposed project will not have a siginificant effect on the environment. A brief statement of the reasons supporting the Planning Commission'slCily Council's findings are as follows: The City Council 0 Planning Commission 0, hereby finds that the Negative Declaration reflects its independent judgement. A copy of the Initial Study may be obtained. at: Community Development Division City of /\rcadia 240 W, Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574-5423 The location and. custodian of the documents and any other material which constiture the record of proceedings upon which the City based its decision to adopt this Negative Declartion are as follows: Community Development Division City of Arcadia 240 W.Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574-5423 Date: Date Received for filing Form "E" Staff 07106 FileNo. CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA. CA 91007 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMA nON FORM eoate Fi1~d: General Information l. Applicant's Name: OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS INC., A SlIhRidiRry 3 IMPERIAL PROMENADE, SUITE 1100, SANTA ANA, CA nf 1'-Mnhil e USA Address: 92707 2. Property. Address (Location): 5630 PECK ROAD, ARCADIA CA 91006 Assessor's Number: 8532-007-012 3. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: MARCIE BROWN, T-MOBILE USA INC 3 IMPERIAL PROMENADE SUITE 1100, SANTA ANA, CA 92707 4. List and describe any other related pennits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: ~U~U1IIUNAL USE ~EKMIT . S. Zone Classification: MI & D 6. General Plan Designation: TNDlIS1'llT Al Proiect Description 7. Proposed use of site (project description): INSTALLATION OF AN UNMANNED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS .FACILITY ,'CONSISTING OF A (N) 45' HIGH MONOPALM WITH 12 Al'Ilt:;l'Il'1A:> , Al'IU 1 :l4" MICROWAVE DISH. 8. Site size: ... 'in <:Q F'T' 9. Square footage per building: n/ e 10. Number of floors of construction: n I a 11. Amount of off-street parking provided: n I~ . 12. Proposed scheduJing,ofproject: August 2006 13. Anticipated incremental development: n/ a 14. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household sizes expected: n/a It ',8. .9. 30. 31. 32, 33. 34. 35. YES NO Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire. water, sewage, etc.) CJ Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc; CJ Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. CJ Stonn water system discharges from areas for materials storage, vehicle or equipment CJ fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage delivery or loading docks, or other outdoor work areas? A significantly environmentally hannful increase in the flow rate or volume of stonn CJ water runoff? A significantly environmentally hannfulincreasein erosion, of the project site or surrounding 0 . areas? Stonn water discharges that would significantly impair the beneficial uses of receiving waters 0 or areas that provide water quality benefits (e;g. riparian,corridors, wetlands, etc.)? Harm to the biological integrity of drainage systemS and water bodies? D ~. I!l ~ ~ D ca (j (XI I . Environmental Settine 36. Describe (on a separate sheet) the project site as it exists before the project, including infonnation on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects, any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs ,of the site. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted. 37. Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on plants, animals, any cultural, historical otscenic aspects. Indicate the type of land uses (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-backs, rear yards, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted. . CertlfiCJltion I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attach required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that th are true and correct to the best ormy knowledge and belief, e 'bits present the data and information s, statements, and information presented MAY 25, 2006 Date . Signa E.I.R 12/13/05 Page 3 ~~:. }..;~r-.'r;t"'-.~<;I.~...~~~;I:'''''T~rE~t.'~;b ~'T:;,,'-"'~'-':I:-"'''1..,....-:~~r\i,t:i.~.qf1'.I>.~~~~..~~~t'~-'''Sf':.~~tHt't;~~]?~j;k';.:; ~.. f~;?'.>l~'1i{; ;,.:..Ai t',a"..d.::- '.~.-.., " ,. , ," ",', ::;" .j~"<. '.-,t,.._,. ~'~! ',..!:';-- . ,0000...n::',\ ~. " .,.' .. .~': 1-" . ,.". ...,.~ (,,-v~ ':'~~'~. _ ,~.' . f~ -.-.t..;. - ,", "'.. ''''.~:' ~t ..<:'. "!,"~". ..~...rl..~ ."' ~.. ~-~7" -" . i" . ':t 36. ENVIROMENTAL SETTING: THE PROJECT SITE CONSISTS OF A STORAGE RENTAL FACILITY~ THE TOPOGRAPHY tit IS GENERALLY FLAT WITH CONCRETE PAVING & STORAGE BU]LDINGS. 37. THE PROPOSED SITE IS LOCATED ON AN EXISTING RENTAL STORAGE FACILITY, AND IS SURROUNDED BY INDUSTRIAL USES, CONSISTING OF A TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING FACILITY, AND MECHANICAL / MANUFACTURING USES. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTO SIMUBATIONS. . .